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Downtown

Increase the supply of workforce housing downtownEnhance transportation and parking options downtownRenew focus on filling downtown office spaceStrengthen connection between Downtown and UTCProtect current investment and encourage new development downtownRenew focus on public spaces in downtownInvalid Input

Housing

Adopt a policy that supports affordable housing throughout the city and endorses a mixed-income approach.Introduce a portfolio of incentives for housing developments that include affordable units.Establish an Affordable Housing Trust to provide financing assistance to public, private, or non-profit housing providers.Establish a baseline and goals for the number of affordable housing units within the city for moderate income and low-income households.Amend City codes to allow single apartments within houses in targeted single-family residential zones.Invalid Input

Sports and Outdoors

Simplify online purchases to facilities, programs, and special eventsEasier permit process for special eventsSports & outdoors mobile appRequire recycling at special events and sporting activitiesCommunication with residents affected by large eventsMayor’s initiatives to promote health and wellnessInvalid Input

Arts and Culture

Partner with Hamilton County to ensure every elementary school has a visual art teacher.Ensure public art in every neighborhood throughout the city.Include arts activities and public art in all city operated facilities. Create a new signature arts festival to showcase and celebrate all arts disciplines. Provide incentives to attract and retain professional artists to our city.Invalid Input

Tech, Gig, And Entertainment

Create an innovation district in ChattanoogaIncrease access to computers and the internetPursue more opportunities to develop and test applications that solve urban problemsDevelop a stronger ecosystem to develop, attract, and retain entrepreneursCreate a campaign to better communicate with public and media. Invalid Input